where has my milk gone?

Question

i have recently come down with flu and my baby is ill too with it
since my milk seems to have dissapeared i no there is milk there as he eats but there aint enought he is fussing and batting andcrying cos there aint enuff.
is this temp as im ill and his ill and wil my milk return after im bak to health. oh btw seems my let down has dissapeared also he is over 3 months adn i have felt every let down til this week im ill and it just isnt there anymore
shall i pump?
any advice?

Answer 1

Illness, such as a flu, can completely dry up your milk supply. It's important for your baby to not get dehydrated, and to get the nutrition he needs, so supplement breastfeeding with formula. Definitely talk to your pediatrician about this right away.

It is possible that your milk will return after your illness goes away, although, that is unlikely. I would suggest taking the herb Fenugreek, drinking mother's milk tea, and pumping every two hours. If the milk doesn't return after a week of this, you are done breastfeeding.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Most women that I know that have had this kind of problem weren't drinking enough water a day. Happened with each of my 3 female cousins. Drink at least 64 oz of water a day while nursing. Also make sure you are getting no less than 2000 calories a day. Remember the baby will take 500 of that. Most of my cousins were not eating more than 1600 calories a day and it kept them from giving the baby what the baby needed. Good luck and hope it helps

Answer 3

even with the flu, you're recommended to drink extra liquids. As with breastfeeding you also need extra liquids. So my guess is you might also be dehydrated. Drink up. Then also supplementally pump to get your supply back up.

Answer 4

It might be temporary while you are sick...if u have to supplement with formula because you dont want your baby to lose any weight. You can try pumping and drink lots of fluids.